Spurs vs. Grizzlies

December 26, 2011 11:08 PM

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs, entering his 15th NBA season, is introduced at the AT&T Center prior to the opening game of the 2011-2012 season. The Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 95-82. Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net less

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs, entering his 15th NBA season, is introduced at the AT&T Center prior to the opening game of the 2011-2012 season. The Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 95-82. Dec. 26, 2011. ... more

Jeremy Pargo of the Memphis Grizzlies dives for the ball as Tiago Splitter of the San Antonio Spurs chases during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Jeremy Pargo of the Memphis Grizzlies dives for the ball as Tiago Splitter of the San Antonio Spurs chases during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

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Jeremy Pargo of the Memphis Grizzlies dives for the ball as Tiago... Photo-1971607.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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Manu Ginobili of the Spurs dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Manu Ginobili of the Spurs dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Manu Ginobili of the Spurs dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies... Photo-1971608.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs applauds his teammates during NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs applauds his teammates during NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich calls a play against the Memphis Grizzlies during first half action Monday Dec. 26, 2011 at the AT&T Center.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich calls a play against the Memphis Grizzlies during first half action Monday Dec. 26, 2011 at the AT&T Center.

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich calls a play against... Photo-1971623.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is determined as he chases a loose ball against Zach Randolph, left, and Rudy Gay, right, of the Memphis Grizzlies during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. The Spurs won, 95-82. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is determined as he chases a loose ball against Zach Randolph, left, and Rudy Gay, right, of the Memphis Grizzlies during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on ... more

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Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is determined as he chases a... Photo-1971610.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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A fan celebrates after Manu Ginobili (20) of the San Antonio Spurs scored as he was fouled during second-half NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. The Spurs won, 95-82. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs

A fan celebrates after Manu Ginobili (20) of the San Antonio Spurs scored as he was fouled during second-half NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. The Spurs won,

A fan celebrates after Manu Ginobili (20) of the San Antonio Spurs... Photo-1971606.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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James Anderson (45) of the Spurs shoots a left-handed layup against Memphis during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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James Anderson (45) of the Spurs shoots a left-handed layup against Memphis during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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James Anderson (45) of the Spurs shoots a left-handed layup against... Photo-1971600.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan greets his wife, Amy, and children prior to the team's season-opening game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan greets his wife, Amy, and children prior to the team's season-opening game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is determined as he chases a loose ball against Zach Randolph, left, and Rudy Gay, right, of the Memphis Grizzlies during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. The Spurs won, 95-82. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is determined as he chases a loose ball against Zach Randolph, left, and Rudy Gay, right, of the Memphis Grizzlies during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on ... more

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Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is determined as he chases a... Photo-1971604.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs is greeted by fans as he is introduced before NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs is greeted by fans as he is introduced before NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net ... more

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs is greeted by fans as he is... Photo-1971602.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs (45) drives to the basket between Rudy Gay (22) and Mike Conley (11) of the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs (45) drives to the basket between Rudy Gay (22) and Mike Conley (11) of the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

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DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs (45) drives to the basket... Photo-1971599.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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Kawhi Leonard (2) of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Marc Gasol (33) of the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Kawhi Leonard (2) of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Marc Gasol (33) of the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net ... more

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Kawhi Leonard (2) of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Marc Gasol... Photo-1971595.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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People buy cotton candy before the San Antonio Spurs' opening game of the season at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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People buy cotton candy before the San Antonio Spurs' opening game of the season at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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People buy cotton candy before the San Antonio Spurs' opening... Photo-1971596.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands firm during the playing of the Star-Spangled banner prior to NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands firm during the playing of the Star-Spangled banner prior to NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands firm during the playing... Photo-1971597.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands firm during the playing of the Star-Spangled banner prior to NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands firm during the playing of the Star-Spangled banner prior to NBA action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

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Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands firm during the playing... Photo-1971598.33891 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili is fouled by Memphis Grizzles' Jeremy Pargo (left) as he drives past Memphis Grizzles' Marc Gasol during second half action Monday Dec. 26, 2011 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 95-82. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives to the basket between Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley (left) and Memphis Grizzles' Tony Allen during second half action Monday Dec. 26, 2011 at the AT&T Center. Parker was fouled on the play by Allen. The Spurs won 95-82. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives to the basket between Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley (left) and Memphis Grizzles' Tony Allen during second half action Monday Dec. 26, 2011 at the AT&T Center. Parker was ... more